Kea or Tzia is considered to be “The gate of the Cyclades”, as it connects Central Greece to the Cyclades and separates the Archipelagos from the South Euboean Gulf. Kea is the northernmost island of the West Cyclades and the closest island to Attiki. It is just 16 miles from Lavrio, with which it is linked daily by ferry boats.

The fact that the island is so close to Athens established Kea as one of the most popular tourist destinations, throughout the year, not only for many Athenians but also for all those who search for weekend escapes or for longer holidays. Kea is considered to be a favourite destination for sailing boats which look fpr safe picturesque ports or bays for peaceful weekends.

What to see in Kea - Tzia Island, Cyclades

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Archaeological Site of Karthaia

Kea - Tzia Island, CycladesKarthaia was one of the four ancient Greek city-states on the island of Keos (today Kea or Tzia) in the Cyclades. It is located on the southeastern coast of the island.The site was inhabited continuously for c. 1,300 years, approximately...View More

Vourkari, Kea - Tzia, Kea - Tzia Island, CycladesAn equally important archaeological site very close to Agia Irini is Kefala.View More

Neolithic Settlement of Kefala

Lion of Kea - Liondas

Ioulida, Kea - Tzia, Kea - Tzia Island, Cyclades1,5 km outside Ioulida we meet the legendary Lion of Kea “Liondas”. It is a big stone carved lion (9m) from the Archaic period (about 6th century B.C.) and with an ironical smile on its serene face gazes towards Ioulida in the...View More

Ioulida, Kea - Tzia, Kea - Tzia Island, CycladesThe neo-classical Town Hall built in 1902 dominated the square. The Town Hall was impassively designed by the architect Hernest Chiller. Its façade is elaborated by elegant clay statues of Apollo and Hermes. On the west side of the...View More

Town Hall of Ioulida

Kokka

Vourkari, Kea - Tzia, Kea - Tzia Island, CycladesKokka, abandoned today, was one of the most important industrial zones for coaling steamships in Greece and a real source of money and life for the island. Today, the coal-yards and the houses of the workers which were built in the...View More

Kokka

Spring of Veniamin

Ioulida, Kea - Tzia, Kea - Tzia Island, CycladesAfter the Lion we see the neo-classical spring of Veniamin. The area in front of the spring is shaded by perennial plane tree.View More

Spring of Veniamin

Agia Marina Tower

Agia Marina, Kea - Tzia, Kea - Tzia Island, Cyclades4th century B.C. The Tower of the Classical Times, a defensive building, consisting of five floors was constructed from schist and marble. It is a rare example of massive stone square tower and one of the finest existing Greek towers...View More

Agia Marina Tower

Panagia Kastriani Monastery

Kastriani, Kea - Tzia, Kea - Tzia Island, CycladesMonastery of Panagia Kastriani lies on a hill nearby Kastriani village. In 1700 some shepherds found there the icon of Virgin Mary buried in the ground. During that night they saw a light on the top of the hill and that light led them...View More

Ioulida, Kea - Tzia, Kea - Tzia Island, CycladesThe Old Primary School is a neo-classical building that was designed by Chiller and reminds us of an ancient temple.View More

Old Primary School

Archaeological Museum of Kea - Tzia

Ioulida, Kea - Tzia, Kea - Tzia Island, CycladesArchaeological Museum of Kea is one of the most important museums in the Cyclades, with a wide spectrum of finds from excavations on the island from the Neolithic period to the end of the ancient world (7th B.C. – 2nd century A.D.)....View More

Archaeological Museum of Kea - Tzia

Agios Nikolaos Lighthouse

Vourkari, Kea - Tzia, Kea - Tzia Island, CycladesThe lighthouse was built by the French Lighthouse Company, over the ancient ruins of the temple of Poseidon. With a height of 8 m and focal height 32 m, it was the first lighthouse which was lit in the Cyclades in 1831 and the second...View More

Vourkari, Kea - Tzia, Kea - Tzia Island, CycladesOpposite Vourkari there is the archaeological site of Agia Irini with its eponymous quaint church. The pre-historic settlement of Agia Irini (3300 B.C.) was one of the most important settlements in the Aegean Sea and part of it was...View More

Archaeological Site of Agia Irini

Old Enamel and Metalwork Factory

Korissia, Kea - Tzia, Kea - Tzia Island, CycladesOn the outskirts of Korissia one is impressed by the remains of the big installations that once were an Enamel and Metalwork factory. Its proud chimney (45m) is visible from the entrance of the bay of Agios Nikolaos. Being the biggest...View More

Old Enamel and Metalwork Factory

Kastro

Ioulida, Kea - Tzia, Kea - Tzia Island, CycladesKastro in the northwestern of Ioulida, was named after the Venetian Castle which was built in 1210 by using building material from the site of the ancient acropolis of Ioulis. The interior walls of many houses in this quarter have...View More

Kastro

Katsonis Crossing

Vourkari, Kea - Tzia, Kea - Tzia Island, CycladesThe road in Kokka ends in a narrow crossing which is known as The Katsonis Crossing. A marble plague is placed there made by the Kean Giorgos Hionatos, to prove how important role Kea played before the revolution of 1821. Lampros Katsonis...View More

What to do in Kea - Tzia Island, Cyclades

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Kea Divers

Vourkari, Kea - Tzia, Kea - Tzia Island, CycladesWe provide scuba diving sessions for everyone, starting from children 8 years old to adults who have reached 75 years of age yet feel youthful and healthy. Regardless whether you are experienced or not, we can customize the ideal program...View More

Vourkari, Kea - Tzia, Kea - Tzia Island, CycladesAt ‘vourkArion’ you can enjoy unique and authentic dishes made with fresh local produce from the island, choosing either the restaurant or grill there are stunning views of the sunset and the harbor beyond.View More

Ioulida, Kea - Tzia, Kea - Tzia Island, CycladesOur Chef, with 35 years experience, invites you to savor the unique Greek and Mediterranean dishes she creates. All her dishes are prepared from home-grown or locally-sourced produce. Enjoy, for example, our fine goat in lemon sauce...View More

To Steki

To Spiti sti Chora

Ioulida, Kea - Tzia, Kea - Tzia Island, CycladesA new hub of art and flavors up the acropolis of Kea in traditional Ioulida where you will find something special any time of the day. You can enjoy your breakfast in a tranquil atmosphere accompanied by music in an exceptional...View More

Ioulida, Kea - Tzia, Kea - Tzia Island, CycladesA new hub of art and flavors up the acropolis of Kea in traditional Ioulida where you will find something special any time of the day. You can enjoy your breakfast in a tranquil atmosphere accompanied by music in an exceptional...View More